PORTLAND LIFE

Portland Transportation

With Portland’s public transportation system you don't need a car to live in the city! Students can reach any part of the city by bus, train, streetcar, or bicycle.

MAX Trains

Our school is located near several MAX train lines, a light-rail system of street-trains. The MAX can take you to many popular Portland neighborhoods, and even to other cities next to Portland. You can buy a monthly bus & train pass, or pay each time you board.

Tri-met Bus System

Portland has an convenient bus system that you can use to get to any location in Portland, as well as other cities next to Portland. You can buy a monthly bus & train pass, or pay each time you board.

Portland Street Car

The Portland Street Car connects the great shopping and cafes on NW 23rd Avenue with the beautiful views from the Portland Arial Tram in the South Waterfront area. It also passes Powell’s Bookstore, the Central Library, Lloyd Center and the OMSI Science Museum.

Bicycle Routes

Portland, Oregon is recognized as the most bicycle friendly city in America. More people bicycle to work in Portland than any other city in America. Portland’s system of bicycle trails and bicycle lanes makes it easy and enjoyable to travel around Portland on two wheels.

Driving

There are many places in Portland where people with valid driver's licenses can rent cars to travel throughout Oregon and to other parts of the United States. Here are some of the most popular places PELA students drive to:

Many interesting places are close to downtown PORTLAND, so I totally enjoyed this city. Also I liked Tri-Met maxes and buses; they were very convenient. The best thing I did was go to the summer music festival at the Oregon Zoo!